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    Pregnant platy not dropping

    I bet it does! I'll move her to my hospital tank with her mate. They might get down a boogie romantically but that's cool. Better pretty it up for her though.. :)
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    Pregnant platy not dropping

    So she dropped her fry when she was with the male? Interesting! I would have thought being harassed by the fella would have had the opposite effect. Hmm I have a spare tank I might pop her in there - I have a feeling the other fem guppy chases her at times. Maybe that's the issue? The other...
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    Pregnant platy not dropping

    Thanks Guys. This tank is "full" of guppies and platy fry. Good pick up on my brain fade there , of course it's a guppy. I just had a black jacketed platy momma who dropped about 12 fry in the tank which seems to hold my attention at the moment! My water changes are ev 4 days keeping nitrates...
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    Pregnant platy not dropping

    Hi all, I have a fem platy who's been in my tank for a couple of months. Her tank mate and her were both impregnated around the same time, (male removed shortly after). The other female has dropped several rounds of fry with no problem. This platy however has grown quite large and at one point...
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    Platies not well, treatments not appearing to help

    Well... It turned out to be fungus. One day it looked like spots (admittedly larger than dust or small spots), the next a furry forehead. I realised he was in bad shape, took a punt with change of med.. But may have caused him further grief so he died. Remaining fish doing well.. Touch wood.
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    Delapool's 150 gallon tank

    What app are you using? I'm using an app to keep track too, although I like the visuals you're showing.
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    Platies not well, treatments not appearing to help

    I euthanised the platy in the pictures above, she was dying because she could barely swim for food :( A male platy is in another isolation tank and has developed some some spots.. Thus I assume ich. The problems began with fish flashing, but until now hadn't seen any white spots. So that's...
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    Delapool's 150 gallon tank

    It's def interesting. Let us know how those work out!
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    Delapool's 150 gallon tank

    I know I need to google PAR readings... But in the meantime, I'd say you won't need the API tab, does it kill bacteria? And I know what mean about not wanting to change the "known" quantity!
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    Medicine I found that worked wonders

    All good. Didn't mean to turn this post into something else.
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    Platies not well, treatments not appearing to help

    Lol!! I went to the beach today and picked out some limestone/ calcium carbonate type rocks for my tanks - all 4 need hardening. Can't update you on the fish yet - although the worming treatment has knocked momma platy around. Water change today to clear some of the mess will help her
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    Medicine I found that worked wonders

    Never mind - response removed.
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    Platies not well, treatments not appearing to help

    Well.. I'm wondering if the water hardness is the issue, although the tanks have held this water for some time, 7-8 months. The salt has helped the mood.. Lol. So have a KH+ to add slowly.. But that's an aside I think. I've restarted melafix in three tanks, and praziquantel as a Hail Mary in...
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    Medicine I found that worked wonders

    To clarify, I was making the point that there's a positive to the op's post. it's good to hear of a recovery like this rather than just pointing out all the flaws of the situation. Facts are fine, and I don't disagree with you, but if someone's coming on here to share their experience -...
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    Delapool's 150 gallon tank

    rotflol
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